'Humiliation' for Putin as Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support military junta are forced to flee following attacks by jihadists
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Russian military contractors operating in Mali face significant setbacks as coordinated militant assaults force their withdrawal from the region. The weekend offensive, orchestrated by Tuareg insurgent groups in northern territories and al-Qaeda affiliated fighters, marks a major strategic blow to Kremlin-backed operations supporting the local military administration. These developments highlight the growing instability of Moscow's mercenary initiatives across West African conflict zones.
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'Humiliation' for Putin as Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support military junta are forced to flee following attacks by jihadists
The violence, which unfolded over the weekend, included simultaneous assaults by Tuareg separatists in the north and jihadists linked to al-Qaeda.
